Form: 3444
Revised: 10/13
TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION
FFA
STATE OFFICER
APPLICATION
TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION FFA
11TH FLOOR, ANDREW JOHNSON TOWER
710 JAMES ROBERTSON PARKWAY
NASHVILLE, TN 37243-0383
Form: 3444
Revised: 10/13
TENNESSEE STATE FFA OFFICER APPLICATION
(Please type or print)
Name:
(first)
(middle)
Chapter:
Advisor(s):
High School:
County:
Region:
E-mail:
(last)
School Address:
School Phone:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Highest FFA Degree Earned:
Chapter Offices Held (Include Year):
Office You Desire:
* All students must furnish a copy of their high school transcript (college transcript also if
applicable).
**To be eligible as a state officer candidate, all students must have a grade point average of 2.5
or above.
DEADLINE: Feb. 1 – This is the due date not a post-marked date.
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Qualifications and Prerequisites
State FFA officers are required to perform on a very vigorous and continuous basis. Therefore, it is necessary that
those who aspire to become officers are highly qualified, able and willing to perform. Please read and study the
major qualifications and prerequisites very closely. When you are fully convinced that if elected you will, without
any reservations, be fully able to carry out the role and responsibility of a state FFA officer, then sign and return
one copy to:
Tennessee Association FFA
11 Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243-0383
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ROLE OF THE STATE OFFICERS
In order for present and future members of the state officer team, as well as state and national staff and the
membership at large to have an understanding of the state officers’ role, the following major areas of
responsibility are assumed by all elected officers:
1.
The state officer shall be a member of the student board of officers, which fulfills the specified functions of
governance of the National FFA Organization/Tennessee Association FFA.
2.
The state officer shall execute the Tennessee FFA Program of Activities and shall assist the chapters in the
execution of their program of activities.
3.
The state officer shall be a disseminator of specific agricultural education and FFA information to the
membership.
4.
The state officer motivates, inspires and encourages FFA members to participate in agricultural education
and FFA programs. They assist members in their advancement of agricultural knowledge and development
of leadership abilities.
5.
The state officer shall maintain positive relationships with members, agribusiness organizations, educational
organizations, and personnel within the agricultural natural resources and fiber sector, and others
interested in agricultural education.
6.
The state officer shall project a positive image as a leader among American youth representing those
qualities members and the FFA code of ethics accept as a life style role model.
7.
The state officer shall uphold the FFA Code of Ethics.
AS A CANDIDATE FOR STATE OFFICE, I WILL:
1.
Agree to arrange my schedule to arrive in and remain in Gatlinburg according to recommendations.
2.
Comply with all instructions of the nominating committee including, but not limited to, being available to
the nominating committee as directed: participating in all facets of the officer selection-election process,
and being prompt in all aspects of the procedure from the beginning until the convention ends.
IF ELECTED TO STATE FFA OFFICE, I WILL:
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1.
Be dedicated and committed to FFA and the total program of education in agriculture/agribusiness.
2.
Be willing to commit at least 100 days to state officer activities.
3.
Be willing and able to travel in serving the Tennessee Association FFA.
4.
Become knowledgeable of agriculture, of education in agriculture/agribusiness, and of FFA.
5.
Through preparation and practice, develop myself into an effective public speaker and project a desirable
image of FFA at all times.
6.
Regularly and promptly write all letters, thank you notes, reports and other correspondence which are
necessary and desirable.
7.
Strive to improve my ability to carry on meaningful and enjoyable conversations with individuals of all ages
and walks of life.
8.
Accept and search out constructive criticism and evaluation of my total performance.
9.
Keep myself up to date on current events.
10.
Evaluate periodically my personality and attitudes, making every effort to improve myself.
11.
Maintain and protect my health.
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12.
Follow the state officer code of ethics:
a.
To forego use of all alcohol, tobacco, and drugs while involved in official or unofficial FFA activities.
b.
To treat all FFA members equally by not favoring one over another.
c.
To conduct myself in a manner which commands respect without any display of superiority.
d.
To maintain dignity while being personable, concerned, and interested in my contacts with others.
e.
To avoid places or activities which in any way would raise questions as to my moral character or
conduct.
f.
To consider FFA officer activities as my primary responsibility.
g.
To use wholesome language in all occasions.
h.
To maintain proper dress and good grooming for all occasions.
i.
To work in harmony with fellow FFA officers, and not knowingly engage in conversations detrimental to
other FFA members, officers, and adults.
13.
Serve as a member of the team, always maintaining a cooperative attitude.
14.
Be willing to take and follow instructions as directed by those responsible for me.
I have read, studied, and understand the above guidelines. If elected to state office, I will carry out my
responsibilities in accordance with these statements and understand that I can be removed from office by the
Tennessee Association FFA Board of Directors if I have not satisfactorily followed these established standards for
state officers.
Candidate’s Signature
Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature
Date
Date
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In addition to chapter visits, banquets, and stakeholder events that occur throughout the year,
All State FFA Officers must attend the following
April
Blast Off State Officer Training
May
Executive Meeting/Camp Clements Planning
June
National Leadership Conference for State Officers (NLCSO)
June/July
Two weeks of Camp Clements
July
CTSO state officer leadership training
August
ROPE conference
September
Executive Meeting/State Fair
October
National FFA Convention
November
Executive Meeting/212&360 conferences
December
Executive Meeting
February
Youth Citizenship and Government conference
Statewide FFA Goodwill Tour
March
Executive Meeting/State Convention Planning Retreat
State FFA Convention
At least one officer will attend the following as requested:
June
FFA Forestry Camp and CDE/Environmental CDE
July
Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference
State President’s Conference
Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition
Tennessee Junior Sheep Exposition
September
Tennessee Valley Fair
Tennessee State Fair
State Horse Evaluation CDE
Tractor Supply Company Vendor Golf Tournament
October
State Land Evaluation CDE
December
Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Annual Meeting
Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention
March
Tractor Supply Company Vendor Show
April
Regional Awards Programs
Please answer the following questions:
1.
Do you plan to attend a college or university this coming academic year?
2.
If so, which semesters will you be attending?
3.
If so, where will you be attending?
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4.
If elected to a state office, would you agree to register for not more than twelve hours each semester?
5.
What will be your major?
6.
If you are already enrolled in a college or university, what is your classification?
Please answer the following questions pertaining to your Supervised
Agricultural Experience Program:
1.
Describe your SAE program:
2.
What will be the scope of your SAE program next year?
FFA Jacket Size: Males _____________
Females: ______________________
(If a tailored jacket is needed, then provide all measurements from a professional tailor using the form provided by
National FFA. This can be found at www.ffaunlimited.org)
Polo Shirt Size:
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
XX-Large
Dress Shirt or Blouse Size: ___________ Dress Pant Size: ____________Skirt Size: ___________
Outerwear Jacket Size: ____________________T-Shirt Size _____________________________
List the most important of your FFA activities. Do not attach additional pages. If
space is limited, list only major activities.
Year
Activity
Involvement
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Please answer the following questions:
What is your favorite Career Development Event? ______________________________
Most Memorable FFA Moment______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
What are your career plans? __________________________________________________
List the most important of your school and community activities. Do not attach
additional pages. If space is limited, list only major activities.
Year
Activity
Involvement
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Express in your own words: (Maximum of one page) (typed preferred)
“Why I want to be a State Officer”
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Supplemental Information Sheet
This page allows you to attach any information to support your candidacy for State Office. All materials (i.e.
pictures, newspaper articles, power point slides, etc.) must fit on one page and cannot fold out.
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SCHOLARSHIP VERIFICATION (attach transcript(s))
A.
*Grade Point Average:
B.
Scholastic Rank (consider all subjects): __________ of __________ students
C.
Highest ACT and/or SAT score (attach transcript showing score or a copy of the score report):
I certify that the above ranking is correct for
has a satisfactory scholastic record.
and that he/she
Signed:
Superintendent or Principal
School:
*All candidates must have at least a 2.5 grade point average to be eligible as a state officer
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Attach
recent
photograph
We have carefully checked this application and find that all statements are true in every detail. We certify that
records are filed with the chapter advisor supporting all activities listed, and we recommend the applicant as a
State FFA Officer candidate. We hereby permit the viewing of grades by the state officer nominating committee
and the use of any of the other information and pictures included in this application with the exception of the
following:
Signed
Parent or Guardian
Candidate
Chapter President
Chapter Advisor
Date